When it comes to reducing the risk of cancer, the first thing that comes to mind is clean living, exercise and a healthy diet. For others avoiding bad habits such as smoking, using a tanning bed, over indulging in coffee and alcohol consumption are top priorities for lowering cancer risks. What you are probably not [...]
Male breast cancer does not discriminate and although not as common as breast cancer found in women, it can affect men of all ages, although it is most often found in older men. Men that have been diagnosed with male breast cancer at an earlier stage have a very high chance of survival. Unfortunately, many [...]
Preventing breast cancer starts with healthy habits, like limiting alcohol intake and staying physically active. It’s important to understand what you can do to reduce your risk for breast cancer. Healthy Diet & Foods to Eat to Prevent Breast Cancer? Having a healthy diet may decrease your risk of some types of cancer, not to [...]
Breast implants may make the process of screening for breast cancer a little more difficult but if you have breast implants you should never avoid the process of regular screening. A mammogram can save your life so you should always follow the advice of your physician regarding screening for early detection of breast cancer. If [...]
For years now both the media and the internet have speculated that underarm antiperspirants and deodorants can cause breast cancer. Many media reports suggest that these items contain harmful chemicals which can be absorbed through the skin. In fact some scientists have speculated that some of the ingredients found in antiperspirants and deodorants may be [...]
Breast cancer is an ugly phrase most people hope they never have to hear. When a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer, many people don't know a whole lot about it. Apologetic sympathies are issued, sometimes support and strength is offered, but if you or a dear one has been diagnosed, there comes a [...]
Do cell phones cause cancer? It is a controversial issue that has been discussed for many years, yet experts in the field of cancer research are still unsure of the association. But it does appear that one does exist, and it hinges on where you happen to carry your cell phone. For millions of women, [...]
Bone density tests determine if you have osteoporosis, which is a disease that causes bones to become more fragile and brittle, making them more likely to break. As most folks do not want to experience the pain associated with such, it is important to get a bone density test every so often. Before the aid [...]
Widely used mammography screening for breast cancer could potentially serve as a tool for detecting heart risk in women as well, a new study suggests. Researchers said the study, involving 292 women, showed a strong correlation between the amount of calcium detected in breast arteries on a mammogram and the level of calcium in coronary [...]
Ultrasound turned in a better incremental breast cancer detection rate than tomosynthesis in mammography-negative dense breasts, and a similar false-positive rate, according to interim findings from the ASTOUND trial. During 2012-2015, the multicenter Adjunct Screening With Tomosynthesis or Ultrasound in Women With Mammography-Negative Dense Breasts (ASTOUND) trail screened 3,231 dense-breasted asymptomatic women (median age 51) [...]